THE Philippine Medical Association (PMA) endorsed Dr. Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa, the special adviser of the National Task Force Against Covid-19 (NTF), as the next Department of Health (DoH) secretary. Herbosa received the PMA Presidential Award in recognition of his role in the group's undertakings, Atienza said. "Joey" Concepcion 3rd endorsed Herbosa and Dr. Edsel Salvaña for the post to be vacated by Secretary Francisco Duque 3rd. Herbosa was the executive vice president of the University of the Philippines System from 2017-2021. Atienza and Calimag said the PMA's past presidents, Jose Santiago Jr., Rey Melchor Santos, Jose Asa Sabili and Bu Castro, are also endorsing Herbosa.

The second batch of 107 Local Tours programs under the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s “Hong Kong Summer Treats” campaign will be up for grabs starting Wednesday (June 8). Starting at 10am tomorrow, citizens can visit the HolidayHK.com 'Local tours' section and select from the list of eligible free or paid tours. The 107 featured tours center around four themes – Lively Culture, Neighbourhoods, Scenic Harbour and Gastro-fantasies – encompassing a wide variety of distinctive tours, authentic local culture and delightful culinary experiences. Meanwhile, a third batch of around 40 local tours will also be introduced next week, according to the Board. More details on these local tours could be found at https://www.holidayhk.com/en-hk/free-tours/

Kylie Padilla, who currently stars as Joni in the GMA TV series "Bolera," was very candid when asked if she's ready to fall in love all over again. Kylie Padilla INSTAGRAMPHOTO/ KYLIENICOLEPADILLA"Papayag ba siya (her would-be boyfriend) na pang-apat o pang-lima lang?" Kylie shares she has a lot to thank her home studio for, if only for the Bolera series that revived her career on TV. Making up for lost time, Kylie wants the network to know that she's more serious and impassioned now with her work. A plea for Kris AquinoKris Aquino SCREENSHOT FROM INSTAGRAM/ KRISAQUINOHaving taken a break on social media, heartless talks didn't escape Kris Aquino who continues her battle against a rare disease.

Puregold launches the Aling Puring App as its newest Ka-Asenso platform that aims to transform every Aling Puring member store into an Always Panalo one-stop shop. The Aling Puring App provides exclusive benefits and e-negosyo opportunities including telco load, bills payment, and cash-in so entrepreneurs can further grow their businesses. "Puregold is equipping Tindahan Ni Aling Puring members with an app that will allow them take advantage of e-negosyo opportunities. The launch took place at the Puregold Tindahan Ni Aling Puring Negosyo Convention at World Trade Center. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/puregold.shoppingDownload the Aling Puring App through the Google Playstore.

ASIAN governments should be "very careful" about raising taxes given growth uncertainties, a senior Asian Development Bank (ADB) economist said on Monday. "So, I do think Asian governments do need to be very careful about mobilizing more taxes, or to put it bluntly raising taxes in this kind of uncertain and fragile growth environment," he added. As Asian economies recover, tax revenue mobilization has to be a "balanced effort," Park said. The ADB expects developing Asia to grow by 5.2 percent this year and 5.3 percent in 2023. Growth risks tagged by the Manila-based multilateral include the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the US Federal Reserve's aggressive tightening, continued pandemic risks and an economic slowdown in China.

The Courtyard by Crown Asia is located in Pedro Cayetano Boulevard in Taguig City. CONTRIBUTED IMAGESET to rise along Pedro Cayetano Boulevard in Taguig City, The Courtyard is a three-tower complex that does not only come with an enviable address, but also with that highly sought access to a global lifestyle and "live-work-play experience." Today, The Courtyard beckons anew to urban dwellers with the upcoming launch of its second tower, Katherine. The Courtyard places you near Bonifacio Global City, a thriving central business district that is home to premium grade offices, upscale commercial centers, luxury hotels and leisure hubs. Close to major thoroughfares and infrastructure projects, it's easier to go around the metro and nearby provinces in the South.

Stephen Curry scored 29 points as the Golden State Warriors roared back into NBA Finals contention on Sunday with a series-levelling 107-88 game two victory over the Boston Celtics. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Boston Celtics during Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals on June 5, 2022 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. (AFP)Curry spearheaded a deadly display of Golden State shooting while a superb Warriors defensive effort shut down Boston’s key offensive weapons. Curry led the scoring for Golden State, with Jordan Poole (17 points), Andrew Wiggins (11), Kevon Looney (12) and Klay Thompson (11) also making double figures. A Curry layup on the buzzer gave Golden State a 31-30 lead heading into the second quarter.

Anti-Red Tape Authority Director General Jeremiah Belgica. PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS OFFICE PHOTO(UPDATED) THE Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) has ordered the suspension of Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director General Jeremiah Belgica and four other officials for alleged irregular issuance of frequencies to a firm as the country's third telecom provider. Aside from Belgica, also placed under a six-month suspension by Ombudsman Samuel Martires last May 24 were ARTA Deputy Director General Eduardo Bringas, Division Chief Sheryl Pura-Sumagui, Director Jedreck Ng and Director Melamy Salvadora-Asperin. What complicated the case is that the frequencies ARTA ordered assigned to NOW had already been allocated to DITO Telecommunity Inc., which has been selected as the third telecom provider. A copy of the suspension order has been sent to the office of Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea for its immediate implementation.

"Love You Stranger," the much-awaited first primetime TV series of real-life Kapuso couple Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos, finally premieres tonight. "Love You Stranger" centers on the legend of a shadow creature. When LJ (Garcia) was a young girl, her mother Lorraine (Andrea Del Rosario) joined a mysterious dance ritual in Sta. Talagang binigay namin lahat ng best namin para mapaganda 'yung Love You Stranger," Garcia said. Love You Stranger's world premiere is set tonight at 9:35 on GMA Telebabad.

The city’s environmental chief said reminders and warnings will be issued to those who violated the waste charging scheme during the six-month phasing-in period following the enactment of the law. The bill will require residents to pay for bags in which to dump their waste. The charge is 11 cents a liter, meaning the price of a 10-liter bag will be HK$1.10. He noted that some property management companies have raised concerns about possible conflicts with residents over the new waste-charging scheme, and the difficulties in identifying violators of it. The government will also hand out free bags to the public so they can adapt to the mechanism, Wong added.

The first of two consecutive supermoons launching in 2022 will light the sky on June 14. A supermoon is a full moon that appears slightly bigger and brighter than normal, although the difference between a supermoon and a normal full moon can be imperceptible without a side-by-side picture comparison. The last supermoon to light up the night sky rose in May last year. June's full moon is also known as the Strawberry Moon, leading some to refer to the upcoming event as a Super Strawberry Moon. Whereas the second supermoon - also the final and the largest of the year - will glow on July 14 at 2.38am.

THE Mandaluyong City Police has identified and is hunting down the man involved in the hit-and-run incident that severely injured a security guard on Sunday. Mandaluyong City Police Chief Col. Gauvin Yamashita Unos identified the victim as Christian Floralde. A video that went viral showed Floralde stopping the vehicle but the driver rammed him and rolled over his body. This is a step in the LTO administrative proceeding to determine whether or not the suspect driver is still fit to be issued a Philippine driver's license. We are also coordinating and assisting the Mandaluyong PNP in their task in the filing of a criminal case," LTO National Capital Region Chief Clarence Guinto said.

This photo taken by Sheira Ella Ramsib shows Bulusan volcano spewing ash in Sunday morning. PHOTO BY SHEIRA ELLA RAMSIBTHE Office of the Vice President (OVP) has prepared relief operations for families affected by the eruption of Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon on Sunday. "We are currently preparing for our relief operations in Bulusan, Sorsogon and the surrounding areas," Vice President Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo said on Twitter Sunday. Masks and bottled water were the immediate needs that were identified, Robredo said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that Bulusan Volcano spewed a column of steam for about 17 minutes on Sunday.

LUCENA CITY, Quezon, Philippines — The groundwater in a city and eight towns in Batangas province have been found positive for arsenic contamination. The level of arsenic in these areas was above the normal level of 10 parts per billion, the report added. The presence of arsenic in the groundwater was first detected after the eruption of Taal Volcano on Jan. 12, 2020, according to the PIO. According to health experts, arsenic is naturally occurring and can contaminate water and soil. Health authorities in the province have been conducting continuous monitoring of arsenic levels in the groundwater in these localities and the provincial government has allotted P3.5 million for regular water testing.

LAGOS – Gunmen attacked a Catholic church in southwest Nigeria during mass on Sunday, killing at least 50 people including women and children, according to a hospital doctor and media reports. ADVERTISEMENTThe gunmen shot at people outside and inside the church building, killing and injuries worshippers, said Funmilayo Ibukun Odunlami, police spokesperson for Ondo state. She did not say how many people were killed or injured at St Francis Catholic Church in the town of Owo but added police were investigating the cause of the attack. “It is so sad that while the Holy Mass was going on, unknown gunmen attacked St Francis Catholic Church…leaving many feared dead and many others injured and the Church violated,” said Catholic Church spokesman in Nigeria, Reverend Augustine Ikwu. A doctor at a hospital in Owo told Reuters that at least 50 bodies had been brought into two hospitals in the town from the attack.